Sentences with phrase «policies advocated in»

Many policy advocates in Washington are innocently unaware of the magnitude of change that shifting to, say, FICO 9 would entail for the housing agencies, the credit rating firms and for major bond investors.

Top - down and bottom - up: Teachers as policy advocates in the Michigan English Language Arts Frameworks Project.

Not exact matches

Breitbart is known for supporting what some refer to as the «alt right» movement in the United States, a loose affiliation of politically conservative groups that include overtly racist organizations such as Richard Spencer's National Policy Institute, which advocates for something it calls «white nationalism.»

In response to Sessions» comments, entrepreneurs in the legal industry and marijuana advocates oppose the Senator's nomination to attorney general, where he would have power over U.S. drug policIn response to Sessions» comments, entrepreneurs in the legal industry and marijuana advocates oppose the Senator's nomination to attorney general, where he would have power over U.S. drug policin the legal industry and marijuana advocates oppose the Senator's nomination to attorney general, where he would have power over U.S. drug policy.

«We were encouraged by many pieces of the bill that align with what we've been saying, in particular a ban on paid prioritization and blocking are things we have advocated for,» says Althea Erickson, Etsy's head of public policy.

You're the boss so you're actually in a position to advocate for family - friendly policies like paid leave and telecommuting options.

Although some have compared Macron's unexpected rise to that of U.S. President Donald Trump — inasmuch as both leaders identify as political outsiders, and advocate for some degree of nationalism — the politicians differ starkly in their policies.

• In May, Susan Fowler advocated that tech companies end forced arbitration, end the practice of buying their employees» silence with severance packages and non-disparagement agreements, end unnecessarily strict confidentiality agreements, institute training and enforce zero - tolerance policies:

WASHINGTON, March 7 - An economist who believes that Chinese goods are literally poisoning Americans, advocates ending Washington's «One China» policy and says trade deals have weakened the United States economically with the connivance of U.S. business has emerged as the big winner from renewed turmoil in the White House.

Jim Balsillie emerged this year as a vocal advocate for innovation policy in Canada.

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives advocates using this average hourly wage benchmark in their proposal in a report Making Every Job a Good Job.

Since the policy was written in 2009, legal advocates argue, several court cases have set new precedents that could make some CBP electronic searches illegal.

Still, many economists and public policy advocates argue that in states where minimum wage is higher than the federal mandate, the economies fare better than in states where businesses stick to the federal minimum wage, which is currently not indexed to inflation and hence forces some workers to live below poverty level.

In the Greek context, Barker described the danger of demagogues who weren't tasked with implementing the policies for which they advocated.

Obama has been a strong supporter of the policy to allow women in combat roles and an advocate for other military personnel reforms.

Including employees in the process creates internal advocates for the policy.

The job also puts Gore in charge of Dell's global policy initiatives, empowers her to advocate for pro-entrepreneur regulations and has enabled her to reconnect with former colleagues at the U.N. «I've lived and worked in the humanitarian world for my entire career,» she says.

And at least in the ballpark of trying to advocate for decent policies.

«[A] most every kind of public policy decision [today is] made as a matter of a cost - benefit ratio,» governance advocate Robert A. G. Monks, explained in a 2008 interview published on the website Social Funds.

As to Ms. Pierce, she'll join the ranks of self - loathing regulators who will speechify about some Ayn Rand fantasyland of benign barons,» Bart Naylor, financial policy advocate for Public Citizen, wrote me in an email.

Publicly - traded companies also contribute to party leadership campaigns (legal in 8 provinces), contribute to think - tanks that advocate for (sometimes controversial) policy positions, and run their own advertising and advocacy campaigns to generate support for policies or projects.

These people are sitting in the same meetings with Trump and other advocates of protectionist policies, like trade adviser Peter Navarro.

Outspoken in the world of conservative politics and public policy, the Koch brothers, who have a combined net worth of $ 95.8 billion, are advocates for smaller government and routinely fund political campaigns, although they took a step back during the 2016 election cycle.

About one - fourth of the engineering and technology companies started in the U.S. between 2006 and 2012 had at least one key founder who was an immigrant, according to the Kauffman Foundation, a research group that advocates for entrepreneurial policy.

As we crafted policy in this space, we talked to worker advocates, innovative businesses, and legal experts with the goal of raising wages and standards for independent contractors broadly, providing these workers universally needed benefits as well as a say in obtaining nontraditional benefits, and ensuring that the system would be practicable for participating companies.

We believe in advocating for fair trade, an inclusive immigration policy that welcomes the best and the brightest and those seeking opportunity in the great tradition of our country and tax reform that drives hiring to help create new jobs globally, across America and in Baltimore.

During the 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, participants went to Capitol Hill to meet with policymakers to underscore the vital role small businesses play in the US economy and to advocate for policies that support their ability to grow and compete.

Other highlights included a report on ridesharing and innovative transportation options, the passing of seven policy resolutions at the BC Chamber AGM in Kelowna, advocating for transit and transportation funding in the Lower Mainland, the redesign of the Sounding Board newspaper, and the unveiling of a new logo and new website.

In stressing the need to study and consider new approaches to fiscal and monetary policy, I am not advocating an abrupt reversal of course; after all, you don't change horses in the middle of a streaIn stressing the need to study and consider new approaches to fiscal and monetary policy, I am not advocating an abrupt reversal of course; after all, you don't change horses in the middle of a streain the middle of a stream.

But it let the public know what its officials had at stake in the policies for which they advocated.

Trump signed an executive order to investigate the trade policies around steel and aluminum in April 2017, a directive that sparked an internal struggle within the Trump administration, pitting free trade advocates, like chief economic adviser Gary Cohn, against trade hawks like White House adviser Peter Navarro.

They lose confidence in traditional policy approaches and their advocates.

Tea Party supporters in the United States demonstrate very low levels of trust toward China and, as a result, advocate much tougher economic and military policies.

Whether it's strengthening an investment policy, clarifying retirement possibilities, or advocating in the best interest of your organization and staff, we're here to help.

As the voice of the venture capital community, the NVCA advocates policies that encourage innovation, spur job creation and reward long - term investment in startup companies.

Rooted in the Island Chain Defence Theory, Paskal advocated for Canadian policy - makers to view Oceania through a geopolitical lens.

Roper and other consumer advocates argue that conflicted advice is deeply engrained in the brokerage business model, echoing the concerns outlined in a recent leaked White House policy memo in which officials concluded that «the current regulatory environment creates perverse incentives that ultimately cost investors billions of dollars a year» in the form of unnecessary rollovers of 401 (k) plans into costly IRAs, and «excessive churning (repeated buying and selling) of retirement assets.»

New Keynesians, like Simon Wren - Lewis for example, prefer to use monetary policy in normal times, but advocate fiscal policy be used at the ZLB.

Below, the states where teenagers and advocates are seeing progress as they push for gun control policies in 2018.

In advocating a policy agenda they remind us that»... broader citizen capital ownership and capital income contribute to a stronger democracy.»

It means restoring honest, rigorous policy debate, advocating for more formal representation of women and minority groups, and challenging the retreat of government from investing in our communities.

The euro rose from its lowest in almost a year after Germany's finance minister said comments by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi advocating support for euro - zone fiscal policy were «over-interpreted.»

In addition to his dovish stance on monetary policy, described by Trump as a «low - interest - guy» Powell is also an advocate of reducing the level of existing banking regulation, the Dodd - Frank rules in particulaIn addition to his dovish stance on monetary policy, described by Trump as a «low - interest - guy» Powell is also an advocate of reducing the level of existing banking regulation, the Dodd - Frank rules in particulain particular.

By advocating for policy changes, the Council seeks to create an economic model in which what is good for business is good for the environment and society.

He has strongly advocated for a change in tax policies so hedge fund managers can't shield their income through lower capital gains income tax rates.

Established to help promote the interests of European businesses operating within ASEAN and to advocate for changes in trade and investment policies and regulations, the EU - ABC raises the profile of European businesses in the region through formal events and high - profile dialogues.

Canada needs stronger legislation and regulation, more investment in research and policy development, greater consultation with communities and environmental advocates, and public service programs and staff to enforce compliance.

We spark important conversations, help women build their network, recognize women through speaking engagements and the Wendy McDonald Awards and advocate for policies that benefit gender diversity in leadership.

After Prime Minister Abe advocated the new policy regime, Abenomics, the BOJ became highly aggressive in its unconventional policy (see, for example, Fukuda [2015] for details).

Speaking at a foreign policy forum in South Carolina on Tuesday, Gingrich advocated a «commission on gold to look at the whole concept of how do we get back to hard money.»